November 28, 2014

The ENVS Weekly Digest features current events and opportunities available to ENVS majors. Check the Environmental Studies Program's News and Events page for information on internship opportunities, workshops, classes, and other events.

Sending early since campus is closed on Friday.  Happy Thanksgiving!
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ENVS Special Events
ENVS Fall 2014 Recognition Ceremony

December 2014 Environmental Studies graduates and their families are cordially invited to the ENVS Recognition Ceremony and Reception in the Eaton Humanities Building 1B50, Friday, December 19 at 2:00 p.m.

 

No tickets are required and academic regalia (cap and gown) is recommended.  Attention Graduates: Each graduate will have an opportunity to say a few words on stage.  More Information 

 

School of the Environment and Sustainability Series

The School of the Environment and Sustainability Colloquium Series provides the CU and Boulder community with provocative and insightful conversations that provide compelling illustrations of innovative work in the environment and sustainability taking place in Boulder and elsewhere. 

 

The next event on Wednesday, December 3rd, will feature a lecture presented by Amanda Carrico, Assistant Professor of the Environmental Studies Program, CU Boulder.

 

"Agricultural Innovation in a Changing Climate"

Stress on freshwater resources is one of the largest risks associated with climate change. The risk is even greater when consideration is given to increasing demand for resources as the developing world develops, and as the world's population continues to grow. At the center of this issue are the world's farmers, who are facing rapidly changing environmental, social and economic conditions that require adaptation. In this talk Professor Carrico will draw on research involving small-scale farmers in Sri Lanka to discuss a range of psychological, social, and institutional factors that impact agricultural innovation and adaptation.

   

Date:  Wednesday, December 3, 2014

3:00-3:30 p.m., Reception with light refreshments, Heritage Center (3rd floor of Old Main)

3:30-4:30 p.m., Lecture and Q&A, Old Main Chapel


Event Flyer
SES Colloquium Series Website

Spring 2015 Registration Information
Registration opened November 3rd.  Check MyCUInfo for your enrollment appointment (i.e. the date and time you can begin registering for courses).   Additional Information
Fellowships, Internships, and Jobs

Centers for Disease Control Summer Paid Internship 

2015 Summer Internship Opportunity Announcement

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Environmental Health and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (NCEH/ATSDR) are offering a paid 10-week summer internship program for students who are passionate about the environment, interested in human health, and curious about how they are linked.  During the course of the internship, students are introduced to environmental health at the federal level through collaborative projects, experiential learning opportunities, environmental health presentations, journal clubs, field trips, brown bag lunches, and mentoring relationships at NCEH/ATSDR.  Interns will be based at NCEH/ATSDR's Chamblee Campus and will be paid a stipend of approximately $600 a week during the course of the program.

 

Application due date: January 28, 2015

Program dates:  June 10 - August 14, 2015

 

Eligibility requirements:

1.      US citizenship or permanent residency with a green card.

2.      Full-time enrollment at a college or university as a rising junior or rising senior by fall 2015.

Note: Seniors graduating in spring 2015 will not be accepted into this program.

3.      Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Note: The number of intern positions is dependent on funds available.

Please visit our website for more information and application instructions: www.cdc.gov/nceh/cleh .

 

Questions? Please email Maria Jolly or LT James Gooch at 
 

 

Climate Reality Project Internships

The Climate Reality Project is a nonprofit organization founded by former Vice President Al Gore. Our mission is to empower a global cultural movement demanding immediate action on the climate crisis using cutting-edge advertising and communications strategies to demonstrate the urgency and solvability of the climate crisis.

 

The Climate Reality Project offers an unpaid internship program to qualified candidates in several areas of interest including communications, grassroots organizing and data management. Every Climate Reality intern is assigned an intern mentor who is responsible for ensuring that the intern experience is educational and rewarding. The overall objective is for the intern to gain as much knowledge and experience as possible while working with the organization.

 

The Climate Reality Leadership Corps is one of the organization's core programs that was initially launched in June of 2006 by Nobel Laureate and former Vice President Al Gore. The program has trained over 6,000 Climate Reality Leaders in over 120 countries and is looking for a sharp intern to assist for the spring semester.
 

Internship Information 

 

Colorado Food Systems Advisory Council Internships 

Interested in food systems and policy?  Information and application instructions. 

 

Getches-Wilkinson Center Internships (CU Law)   

The Getches-Wilkinson Center for Natural Resources, Energy and the Environment continues the long-standing work of Colorado Law's Natural Resources Law Center. The newly renamed Center endeavors to serve the people of the American West, the nation, and the world through creative, interdisciplinary research, bold, inclusive teaching and innovative problem solving in order to further true sustainability for our use of the lands, waters, and environment. Major programs and initiatives focus on natural resources, water and public lands issues in Colorado and the West; energy and environmental security in the developing world; electricity regulation and energy policy; climate change law and policy; and native communities and environmental justice. 

 

Jerry O'Neal National Park Service Student Fellowship

Applications are now being accepted for the Jerry O'Neal Fellowship for work in Glacier National Park, Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site, and Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument. The fellowship aims to provide educational assistance for students seeking to understand natural and cultural resources issues and how these interact with human values. Special consideration will be given to proposals that address the following:

  • natural resource issues such as aquatic ecology, terrestrial ecology, fire ecology, invasive plants, and climate change
  • cultural resource issues, such as history and architectural studies, cultural landscape reports, archeology, and ethnographic research.
  • social science that informs resource management about a natural or cultural topic and/or that addresses visitor impacts to park resources
Competition is open to graduate students or superior upper division undergraduate students at RM-CESU universities and colleges only.  Awards range from $1000-5000. Applications must be submitted electronically by February 17, 2015. For details on the application process please visit  http://www.cfc.umt.edu/CESU/files/Announcements/ONeal_announcement_15.pdf

 

NASA and NSF Summer Research and Graduate Funding

 

For Undergraduates:

Paid Summer 2015 Undergraduate Research Placements:

Over 800 programs - REU, NASA and other paid summer research opportunities for undergrads

http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/undergrads.aspx 

  

For Financial Support in Graduate School:

Fellowships and graduate programs in a wide variety of STEM disciplines:

http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/grad.aspx 

 

For NASA-supported internships, fellowships and scholarships:

 http://intern.nasa.gov 

 

For tips on applying and associated resources:

 http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/toolbox.aspx 

 

For opportunities specifically in the Ocean Sciences:

 http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/oceanscience.aspx 

 

For opportunities specifically in Engineering:

http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/engineering.aspx 

 

Questions?  Contact Liv Detrick at the Institute for Broadening Participation.

 

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Public Interest Internship Experience Program
CU PIIE provides stipends of up to $4,320 for select students working at partnering nonprofit/government agencies in Colorado. Visit Career Services  for details.  Applications are due January 16, 2015.
 

Wolverine and Winter Recreation Research Technician

Jackson, WY, Driggs & McCall, ID

January 2 - March 30, 2015 

Housing provided and a $600/mo. stipend  

 
Classes and Certificates
CU Business Intensive Certificate (CUBIC) 

CUBIC is specifically tailored to provide non-business juniors, seniors and recent graduates with a critical understanding of business fundamentals.  The certificate program serves to complement participants' CU education by bolstering their knowledge of business practices and strategies, expanding their use of business terminology, and sharpening their understanding through real-world scenarios in everyday business experiences. Participants delve into major areas of business education: Accounting, Business and Government, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Leadership & Management, Marketing, Personal Finance, Operations, and Social Responsibility.  Students will have the unique opportunity to apply business theories and tools learned in CUBIC to a Vail Resorts cohesion case.  In addition, students participate in approximately 15 hours of career development activities, such as effective job searching, interviewing, r�sum� and cover letter writing and receive a r�sum� critique with local HR experts.     

 

Throughout the three weeks, students will be a part of an entrepreneurial team project in which they will create a business plan for a new business venture or product, which will be presented to a judges panel of business professionals on the last day of class. 

 

Now thru January 1, 2015, CUBIC is offering an early-bird discount of 15%.  This can be paired with the A&S student discount of 5%, creating a 20% discount  (students can enter the code "AS" to receive the additional 5% off their registration).  The early-bird discount will automatically be applied if they register prior to January 1, 2015.

 

To learn more about this program please contact Jessica Baumgarten or visit the CUBIC website. 

 

CU Buffs Professional Program

Summit to career success with the CU Buffs Professional Program!  Whether you're still exploring career options, or searching for internships or full-time jobs, this program has resources just for you.  Work at your own pace to explore 

CU-Boulder majors and connect the dots to your career.  Then find out what employers want, and seek out internships and jobs in areas of interest.  Completing the program makes your application stand out and lets employers know you have the skills and talent to be a CU Buffs Professional!   

More Information  

CU Buffs Professional Program Video 

 

ENVD 4361-001:  Inclusive Community Design

Special Topics:  Social Factors in Design 

Spring Semester, 2015

University of Colorado Boulder

Time: Wednesday 3:00-5:30PM

Location: ENVS 102

Professor: Bruce Goldstein

Email: brugo@colorado.edu 

 

IF YOU ARE NOT AN ENVD STUDENT PLEASE CONTACT Bruce Goldstein FOR FOR ENROLLMENT PERMISSION.  This class counts toward the Specialization requirement for ENVS.   

 

In this class we will develop the essential skills required to promote community design, from smaller-scale efforts like housing developments and open space management to larger scale and longer term issues such as food security and climate change.

  • Facilitation Training
  • Conflict and Dispute Resolution
  • Public participation techniques
  • Collaboration and Multistakeholder consensus processes
  • Design Charrettes
  • Social network analysis
  • Neighborhood convening
  • Community scenario building and visioning
  • Social media and online tools for civic engagement
  • Project monitoring and accountability

This toolkit is critical for pursuing careers within non-profits, government, or private sector companies that engage the public to address social equity, economic growth, and environmental health.

 

Classes will be varied and interactive, relying on a mixture of case readings and discussion, interactive activities, outside speakers, field experiences, and the occasional lecture. Evaluation will be based on in-class work, journaling and writing assignments - there will be no exams.

GEOL 4700-003 Organic Geochemistry
Location: Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 - 10:45, Benson Earth Sciences (BESC 145) 

Please contact the instructor directly for any questions about this course.  More information and syllabus (under construction) can be found at: https://learn.colorado.edu 

 

Course description: This course for graduate and upper-division undergraduate students explores the "biomarker concept" as a tool to elucidate biogeochemical and climatic processes in natural systems through four fundamental questions:

a. How can we characterize and classify organic molecules in complex, natural mixtures?
b. What processes control the biosynthesis, transport, transformation, preservation and destruction of organic matter in nature?
c. How can we use lipid biomarkers and their stable isotope composition to study biogeochemical processes in modern and ancient systems?
d. How can biomarkers inform us about Earth's past climate and biota?

Recommended Prerequisites: Due to its interdisciplinary format, this course will cover some of the fundamental aspects of organic and isotope geochemistry with a strong focus on the applications in the natural sciences. There are no required prerequisites although intro and/or advanced courses in chemistry, organic chemistry, biogeochemistry, geochemistry, and/or geology are highly recommended in preparation for this course.  This class counts toward the Specialization requirement for ENVS.  

Global Seminar in Europe for CU Students:

Leading and Managing across Cultures Today

Please check with your advisor before enrolling in this class.

 

Summer 2015, Term A: 3 weeks in June (June 12 -June 30)

Students from any department on campus are welcome

Seats are limited

Scholarships available

(Leeds will also offer scholarships up to $2,000.00 per person based on order of enrollment and financial criteria)

Email: antonio.papuzza@colorado.edu 

 

Global Seminars at Leeds 

 

3 Credits (it counts towards the global business certificate)
  • Learn to manage and lead across cultures (the global competency of the third millennium)
  • Great for Resume (employers are looking for this competency in the USA and abroad)
  • Professional Training (learn also consulting skills)
  • Networking with Companies (Shell, Philips, HP, etc.)
  • Meetings with International Organizations and Institutions (European Parliament, International Court of Justice, etc.)
  • Visit 4 Countries: the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, and Luxembourg
  • Practice your international business and management skills (different cultures)
  • Understand Europe, EU, and the Euro by getting familiar with complex international business and international affairs scenarios
Passionate About Social & Environmental Justice?  Apply to INVST! 

INVST is for CU students from all majors & minors who are passionate about social & environmental justice.

Join the two-year program that combines theory, skills and community service in a unique, cohort-based model!  Travel in the summers and learn first-hand about sustainability, climate justice, immigration and economic justice.  Find your community in small classes.  Earn practical skills through internships with local non-profits.  Widen your horizons and meet passionate people who are committed to making a difference.

INVST offers $2000 scholarships to all those who qualify.  We offer 18 upper-division credits and the possibility of earning the Leadership Studies Minor!

 

Final Application Deadline: February 23, 2015

 

To learn more, visit the INVST website or contact Sabrina Sideris at 303-492-8045.  

     

Public Health Certificate Program The undergraduate certificate in Public Health encourages students to extend the breadth of their undergraduate education to include elements of public health.  Students are encouraged to take courses from a variety of participating departments to develop an appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of public health.    

Certificate Information  

Seminars, Workshops, Films, and Extras
Eco Practicum has always pushed the boundaries of environmental education to help college students delve deeper into what they've learned in the classroom. Now, we're taking our pedagogy one step further, doing even more to strengthen students' skills and connections with experts. Our curriculum now culminates in a final project that challenges students to actualize their ideas through practical implementation. To learn more about the final projects, visit our website.

Applications for our Spring and Summer programs are now available online. 

 

Here's what Eco Practicum is all about:   

Eco Practicum offers experiential environmental education and action programs for college students and recent graduates. The programs consist of hands-on farm work, meetings with experts in many environmental fields, thoughtful discussions facilitated by skilled democratic educators, and a final project that challenges participants to actualize their ideas through practical implementation. Eco Practicum calls upon emerging leaders to consider multiple sides of complex issues, while helping them gain practical skills and connect with leading-edge organizations. Eco Practicum NYC takes place during Spring Break (March 8-15; 15-22) and explores the unique ecological infrastructure of New York City, focusing on food, energy, and resource management. Eco Practicum Catskills (May 31-June 14; June 14-28) is our summer program that delves into the intricate socio-environmental issues affecting the bioregion. 
 
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the deadlines to apply are February 1st for Eco Practicum NYC and April 1st for Eco Practicum Catskills. Students can apply online and learn more about the programs at www.ecopracticum.com 


Master of Environmental Studies Program at The Evergreen State College 
The Graduate Program on the Environment at The Evergreen State College is a unique, interdisciplinary program in beautiful Olympia, Washington. Students use natural and social sciences to study and solve environmental problems through required core courses, electives, internships, independent study, and a required thesis.  Graduates go on to work in government, natural resources, nonprofits, environmental education, policy, and sustainable business.  The program is made for experiential learners-classes are in the evenings leaving time for jobs, internships, and volunteer experiences.  Students may attend full-time (two years) or part-time (three years). We recognize that the best environmental solutions come from a wide variety of perspectives--that is why we accept all majors, and why our students, who come to us from across the US and abroad, represent a wide range of ages, cultures, and expertise.

 

Classes at Evergreen are credit/no credit, and narrative evaluations are used in place of grades to assess performance, reflecting both student and faculty assessment of learning. In addition, the faculty to student ratio is 15:1; so students may gain full access to faculty expertise.  Students earn a Master of Environmental Studies (MES) upon completion. The program offers a variety of scholarships and tuition waivers to qualified students.

They are currently accepting applications for Fall 2015; the priority deadline is February 15, 2015.  The application fee is waived for AmeriCorps Members, AmeriCorps Alums, Veterans, McNair Scholars, and Returned Peace Corps Volunteers. 

For more information, please go to www.evergreen.edu/mes.

 

16th Annual Thompson Awards for Western American Writing-$500 Prizes
Each year, Center of the American West awards $500 cash prizes to talented students writing on Western topics.  All CU-Boulder degree program students are eligible.  The deadline is March 22, and we are now accepting entries.

 

Categories are poetry, fiction, memoir, creative non-fiction and academic non-fiction, and are open to both graduate and undergraduate level students.  Students may submit work written for class assignments.

For rules, online entry form, and to read winning entries from previous years, please visit the Center of the American West website.  Questions?  Email academics@centerwest.org.


Summer School Courses at the University of Jersey

In collaboration with Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, the University of Jersey is offering a series of summer school course aimed at providing students and staff independent research opportunities.  They are not summer courses in the strict sense that they are for credit, but rather programs for students and staff to increase their knowledge of the subject, while exposing them to some fantastic field work opportunities.  See attached flyers for additional information. 

 

There are three options:

a) Zoo Conservation Biology - two week course from 4-18 July

b) Endangered Species Recovery - two week course from 20 - 31 July

c) Both courses for the entire fours weeks

Zoo Conservation Biology Flyer
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